âVince Lombardiâwho relished his undergraduate studies in philosophyâwould have loved this book.â âBooklist
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Football and Philosophy: Going Deep investigates many of the issues surrounding the nationâs biggest sport. From a review of the flaws of the Bowl Championship Series, to a study of the violence inherent in the game, to an examination of Vince Lombardiâs views on winning, to the problems created by the development of instant replay, the essays in this collection tackle the moral and philosophical principles behind gridiron competition. The result is an insightful, humorous, and original book that will engage all fans of the game.
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âInsightful and informative, as well as provocative and entertaining.â âCharles Taliaferro, author of Consciousness and the Mind of God